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November 29, 2024

The Mountain Gardener: Organic vegetable farm’s techniques emphasize flavor, vigor, gentleness

Editor’s note: This column continues Jan Nelson’s story of her visit to Lindencroft Farm. Read Part 1 at www.pressbanner.com or in the Oct. 28 edition of the Press-Banner.

The Straight Dope: Time to recognize real benefits of medical marijuana

The recent proposal for a medical marijuana outlet in Scotts Valley raises many questions, most of which I leave to those who know best about law enforcement, zoning, liability and other legal considerations. But underlying all of this is the question of the application of marijuana (Cannabis sativa) to the treatment of medical problems.

Off Hours: March madness is among us

Strange the way things sneak up on the unsuspecting. I mean, I’m just now developing a note of sincerity in my never-ending winter snivel — and, in the blink of an eye, spring is here.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Salmon surviving in warm ocean and river waters

With many opposing obstacles — including warm ocean water, lack of rain, and low river flows — the return of chinook salmon looks promising.

Felton observes Memorial Day with 34th annual celebration

Felton parade
The 34th annual Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival took place Saturday, beginning with a Memorial Day parade through town and ending in the Covered Bridge Park for a celebration that featured live music, food, art, games and local crafters. The May 25...

Your Health: CPR updated

What would you do if you saw someone collapse and fall to the ground in front of you? Some might panic and do nothing. Some might at least call for help, and others might attempt some form of CPR.

Workshop gives learners head start for the holidays

There’s more to wreaths than branches and flowers. For an innovative living design that has longevity, attend a workshop that shows how to use succulents.

Scotts Valley teen honored for activism in Teen Vogue magazine

Scotts Valley resident Q Licht has been featured for his activism in a recent issue of Teen Vogue, a national fashion, culture and lifestyle magazine for both teenagers and young adults in their 20s. Since 2020, Teen Vogue started an awards collaboration with GLAAD to...

New Faces (Jan. 16, 2015)

Roberto Jesus Ortiz, a 7-pound 10-ounce boy, was born to Elizabeth Anne and Jesus Ortiz-Ramirez of Ben Lomond at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He was born at 6:54 a.m. on Dec. 5, 2014.

Things to do in the March garden

 Spring is in the air, flowers blooming everywhere, birds singing in the trees, bees buzzing in the breeze. What’s a gardener to do on a day like this when just being outside is a celebration of life? Here at The Mountain Gardener headquarters - my office with the big picture windows overlooking the Blireiana flowering plum and several bird feeders, I’m taking my time to consider doing some gardening tasks this month. I will share my ‘to-do’ task list with you.

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Scotts Valley Council eases ADU rules, expands junior unit options

They didn’t exactly have a choice in the matter, but when it came down to updating their secondary residence policy, Scotts Valley City Council...